Earth Science SOL Review 2015 Part 1

The fossil at point X has been dated to be 65 million years old. What can relative dating indicate about the fossil at point Y?

• A. The age of the organism when it died

• B. The type of environment the organism lived in

• C. The distortion of the organism by the fault

• D. The similar time period in which the organism lived

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When do these tides occur?

• During the new moon and full moon phases

• Between the half moon and full moon phases

• During the new moon and crescent moon phases

• Between the full moon and crescent moon phases

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Which best describes the area shown in this aerial photograph?

• Forest and farmland

• Deeply eroded bedrock

• Extensive urban development

• Folded mountainside and rivers

The moon has a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the sun because the moon —

• A. is denser than the sun

• B. has more mass than the sun

• C. is much closer to Earth

• D. moves much faster relative to Earth

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Remains of ancient life are most often preserved through which process?

• Freezing

• Burial in sediment

• Entrapment in tar

• Drying out

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Environmental effects of the impact of a meteorite 66.4 million years ago may have led to the extinction of many species on Earth. Which evidence best supports this theory?

• The Cenozoic Era began 66.4 million years ago when the Mesozoic Era ended.

• Iridium found in meteorites is also present in rock layers that are 66.4 million years old.

• Many other meteorite impact sites have been identified on Earth.

• Many asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter.

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A student hypothesizes that water from infrequently used school faucets contains more chemical impurities than the water from frequently used faucets. At the same time of day, the student uses a water test kit to measure the water impurities from the different faucets. Which is the manipulated variable in this investigation?

• A. The chemicals used to test the water

• B. The amount of water per sample

• C. The time of day when water is collected

• D. The locations of water collection

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Which coordinates identify a location north of a city that has a latitude of 38.0°N and a longitude of 25.0°W?

• 0.0° and 0.0°

• 25.0°N and 38.0°W

• 38.0°N and 47.0°W

• 47.0°N and 25.0°W

Under which condition would a lowering of the water table most likely occur?

• Extended drought over the recharge zone

• Decreased runoff due to the planting of grass

• Icecaps expand and cause lower sea levels

• Slow evaporation of heavy rainfall

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This weather map helps to predict the location where a storm will occur by giving which type of information?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Temperature

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